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Herbs
California Poppy ( Eschscholzia Californica)
Other Names:: : Golden poppy, California sunlight

Mild sedative and analgesic properties. Is NOT a narcotic. Helps to normalize nervous systems - eases nervous tension, anxiety, insomnia, and pain. Affinity with GABA receptors in the brain - calms the mind without depressing the central nervous system.

Not for use during pregnancy except under strict guidance.

Energetics::
Cooling
Sedate or slow down metabolism to decrease energy production while cooling or soothing irritation and redness
Relaxing
Relax muscle cramps and spasms, relieving excess tension in the tisues. promotes easier flow and movement and can help increse deficient secretion.
Properties::
Analgesic
Relieves pain
Relaxant
Induces relaxation
Sedative
Exerts soothing, tranquilizing effect
Soporific (Hypnotic)
Induce drowsiness or sleep
Anxiolytic
Antispasmodic
Quick relief of pain and spasms, muscle and or gastrointestinal.
Ailments::
Anxiety
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
Emotional Stress
Headaches
Insomnia
Irritability
Nervous Disorders
Nervousness
Pain
Sprains
Stress
Parts::
No Parts Set
Associated with ::
Nervous
Formulas

Pain Relief Formula

Central acting analgesic, antispasmodic - doesn't address the cause of pain, just helps alleviate the pain to help you get through it.

Healing Salve or Oil

All purpose healing salve. Good for injuries like bruises, insect bites, sprains, etc. The Comfrey promotes general healing of the body. Calendula soothes the skin. Lemon balm, Lavender, Plaintain, St Johns Wort add anti-microbial, anti-viral, and other healing properties. Not for use on open wounds.

Pain relief liniment

Liniment with rubbing alcohol - EXTERNAL USE ONLY!! Macerate for 2 weeks (because of the lobelia), strain and then add 5 drops each of camphor and wintergreen essential oils per ounce of finished menstruum.